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PUSHDOWN OF ULTIMATE PARENT'S BASIS - Schedule of Adjustment to Ultimate Parent’s Basis (Narrative) (Details) - NAI Transaction and The Transactions - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 11 Months Ended
Aug. 07, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Mar. 31, 2026
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2026
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Increase to book value for property and equipment, net         $ (2)
Decrease to book value for programming and other inventory, noncurrent $ 653       456
Increases in measurement period adjustments, goodwill   $ 411 $ 22   863
Increase in programming obligations       $ 257 209
Contingent liabilites       196  
Decrease in programming assets       91  
Deferred tax impact   140   140 140
Intangible assets, net $ 6,748 $ 6,759   $ 6,759 $ 6,759
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period 16 years 7 months 6 days        
Unfavorable contractual arrangements liabilities $ 777        
Contingent liabilities 1,600        
FCC and other broadcasting licenses          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Intangible assets, net $ 2,558        
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period 30 years        
Trade names          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Intangible assets, net $ 1,521        
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period 17 years 3 months 18 days        
Affiliate relationships          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Intangible assets, net $ 1,005        
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period 2 years 7 months 6 days        
Subscriber relationships          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Intangible assets, net $ 1,080        
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period 2 years        
Franchises          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Intangible assets, net $ 337        
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period 10 years        
Developed technology          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Intangible assets, net $ 258        
Estimated weighted average straight-line amortization period 3 years        
Land and Building          
Business Combination [Line Items]          
Increase to book value for property and equipment, net $ 635